A professional recruiter isn’t a nuisance call, or a minor gatekeeper to the jobs you want, they are hiring influencers you are fortunate to know, and should work hard to keep as valuable network connections. Busy and in-demand, it can be difficult to connect with the right recruiters, but it’s worth the effort. A placement […]
Termination Tweets?
A recent public dismissal of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was surprising, not because of the widely acknowledged and growing differences between the White House agenda and his own, but because his termination was done by tweet. Short, to the point, and very, very public. Are termination tweets going to become a standard method […]
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
The old wisdom says you have a choice: Either put in a small amount of effort to prevent an issue, or spend a great deal of effort fixing it once it’s become significant. Stitches in a weakening seam, or making sure your resume is up-to-date before you need it, a little effort now can save […]
Unexpected Job Loss Checklist
Into every career a little unemployment must fall. If experience job loss and suddenly find yourself downsized, it can be a big jolt to your ego, finances, and sense of purpose. It’s easy to become paralyzed by indecision and the emotions that come when left without a job to go to every day. What can […]
Job Search Ethics
Ethics is a more frequent topic among Career Coaches than you might think. In my many years as a Professional Resume Writer, Career Coach, Executive Career Coach, and now as an executive MBA Career Coach, I’m keenly aware that companies are in search of good character, as well as skilled employees. For the most part, […]
Exit Strategies for Networking
While the dread of greeting new people is the top reason people avoid networking, ending conversations is also quite difficult. Do you dread networking because you find yourself trapped in conversations that last too long, or aren’t productive/relevant? It’s important to introduce yourself to multiple contacts at these events, but some discussions and some people […]
10 Seconds
How long do you think it takes to decide if a resume is worth a deeper look? Would you believe that in 10 seconds, a hiring influencer decides the course of your career? It’s true. A quick glance is all your resume will get the first time around. Your resume needs to have enough impact […]
How to Fail an Interview
As a Career Coach, Executive Coach, and eMBA Coach, I’ve heard so many interview horror stories! All of these interview nightmares are preventable. If you are prepared, come to the interview with a positive attitude, and follow through afterward. Interviewing is hard work, and can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be the stuff […]
It Happens to Everyone – Job Loss
Many of us, when we lose a job, feel intense shame. Job loss feels like failure, a big and public failure. We need to push past those feelings and the myths that go with them, so we can move forward to the next job and the next step in our careers. There is no one […]
4 Tips for Networking with Executive Recruiters
When you are at a networking event, are you pleased to meet Recruiters and Search Professionals? As an Executive and eMBA Coach, I strongly encourage my clients to make good connections with these hiring influencers, even when comfortably employed. Why? Because these professionals value long-lasting productive connections and work hard to place them when they […]